ZAF - Registered Nurse - Thohoyandou

at  Fresenius Medical Care

Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa -

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Immediate05 Feb, 2025Not Specified06 Nov, 2024N/APathophysiology,Cardio,Physiology,It,Clinical Skills,Blood Products,Disinfection,Protocol,Record Keeping,Vital SignsNoNo
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Description:

  • Admission of the patient into the acute or chronic treatment centre, recording and recapping of medical and surgical history
  • Obtain patient information and inform billing department according to unit protocol
  • Updating this information as the need arises according to unit protocol
  • Obtain a Dialysis Prescription from the treating Nephrologist or Physician
  • Ensure that the dialysis machine has been disinfected before use
  • Lining and priming of machines with correct consumables
  • Weighing the patient and calculating the dry weight and fluid removal
  • Monitoring and recording of baseline vital signs.
  • Carry out all procedures strictly in accordance with NephroCare Standard Good Dialysis Care (ZA-CI-09-03) and NephroCare
  • Standard Hygiene and Infection Control (ZA-CI-09-04) and NephroCare Standard Water Concentrate and Dialysis Fluid for
  • Haemodialysis and Related Therapies (ZA-CI-10-03)
  • Record and Report all patient data accurately using the Database Euclid and TDMS
  • Administration of prescribed medication as per doctor’s orders
  • Disinfect the machines as per protocol
  • Education of patient on renal disease aetiology and treatment modes, blood results, support services and dietary restrictions
  • Update all patient files frequently and document all incidents to ensure medico legal requirements are met
  • Stock ordering and control as delegated by the unit manager
  • Environmental safety and Infection control must be adhered
  • Comply with Immunization policy
  • Comply with all FMC SOP’s
  • Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Clinic Head Nurse within the Scope of Practice of the Registered Nurse

Required training and education:

  • University degree or equivalent diploma Registered General Nurse diploma at SANC

Required personal competencies:

  • Respecting the integrity of the patient-physician relationship
  • Collaborating with care teams
  • Treating all patients with dignity and respect
  • Acting ethically, fairly, courteously, competently, and proactively
  • Treating patient safety as a priority
  • Complying with the law and our policy regarding adverse event reporting and product complaints

Functional knowledge:

  • Knowledge of renal anatomy and physiology
  • Aetiology and Pathophysiology of the renal disease and treatment modalities
  • Clinical skills must include: Aseptic techniques, Infection control standards, Venepuncture, Vital sign monitoring, Cardio
  • Pulmonary Resuscitation.
  • Accurate, precise recording keeping, data capturing and monthly qualitative dialysis assessments , disinfection and maintenance record keeping.
  • Maintain a safe and comfortable environment
  • Keep the equipment, duty room and trolleys clean and stocked
  • Check daily the resuscitation trolley to ensure that it is in optimal working condition.
  • Administer blood products as per doctors’ orders, following protocol and record vital signs and report any adverse reaction.

Responsibilities:

Please refer the Job description for details


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Hospital/Health Care

Pharma / Biotech / Healthcare / Medical / R&D

Health Care

Diploma

Proficient

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Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa